Field Placement Student - Program

To be eligible for field placement with Distress Centre Durham, all students must successfully complete the DCD Screening and Training program. This program which mirrors the volunteer helpline worker program includes:

  • Submission of written application (copy of application and info package attached)
  • Pre – screen interview
  • Adequate Police Records Check
  • Adequate Reference Check
  • Successfully meeting the requirements of Basic Training Sessions 1 & 2 (criteria outlined in info package)

Task & Activity List

Students will be engaged in the following activities:

  • Answering helpline call

40%

  • Participation in Secondary School Suicide Awareness presentations (with staff)
10%
  • Caller Case Management (with staff)

10%

  • Updates to Resource Centre Materials
10%
  • Updates to Community Resources Database
10%
  • Participation in Fundraising planning and events
10%
  • Administrative Duties as assigned
10%

For more information about our student placement opportunities, please contact:
Jennifer Tedford – Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, Distress Centre Durham
Telephone: 905-723-4461
Email: jenn@distresscentredurham.com

 

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